“Victory Fund is thrilled to endorse J.D. Ford for Indiana State Senate, District 29,” said Victory Fund President & CEO Annise Parker. “J.D.’s commitment to smart public policy that addresses the real concerns of Hoosiers makes him the best candidate for the State Senate. When he wins in November, J.D. will be Indiana’s first out-serving member of the General Assembly and will become a vital LGBTQ voice.”

J.D. will be attending the Indiana Stonewall Democrats February meeting to announce this endorsement. J.D. has also been endorsed by the Indiana Stonewall Democrats.

About LGBTQ Victory Fund

The LGBTQ Victory Fund works to change the face and voice of America’s politics and achieve equality for LGBT Americans by increasing the number of openly LGBT elected officials at all levels of government.

About J.D. Ford

J.D. Ford is running for the State Senate for District 29, which encompasses Carmel, Zionsville, Pike and Wayne townships. Although J.D. lost his first bid in 2014, he got within striking distance and almost beat the incumbent. He gained valuable information about the District and its people by knocking over 50,000 doors. For his 2018 campaign, J.D. has pledged to knock over 65,000 doors. He is committed to being accessible and visible. His platform consists of the 5 E’s 1.) Economy 2.) Education 3.) Elections 4.) Equality 5.) Environment. J.D. holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Criminal Justice from The University of Akron in Akron, Ohio. He also holds a Master’s Degree in Education from Purdue University with an emphasis on Human Services. You can learn more about J.D. by visiting his website: www.jdford2018.com.

Indiana Stonewall Democrats Endorse J.D. Ford for State Senate

On Wednesday, November 8th the Indiana Stonewall Democrats Executive Board voted unanimously to endorse JD Ford for Indiana Senate District 29. In their first endorsement of the 2018 Election cycle, the ISD Board has chosen to recognize a pillar of the LGBTQ+ community and seasoned professional who understands the importance of communicating with and delivering results for voters. Mr. Ford would be the first openly LGBTQ+ representative ever elected to the Indiana General Assembly.

“Hoosier Democrats are really excited about JD’s candidacy because we know that he will be a fierce advocate for the LGBTQ+ community and concentrate on policies that will make life better for all Hoosiers” said Josh Peters, President of Indiana Stonewall Democrats.

If elected to the Indiana Senate, JD Ford will be committed to ensuring civil rights protections for LGBTQ+ Hoosiers, advocating for bias-motivated crimes legislation, bringing sanity to the medical marijuana conversation, and calling for nonpartisan redistricting reform. Over the next year, the Indiana Stonewall Democrats will get to work canvassing, phone banking, and fundraising for JD Ford to ensure that we send him to the Indiana Statehouse.

It is time we had a member of our community in the Indiana State House!